Real Madrid suffered a disappointing 2-5 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on January 13, 2025, which not only cost them the chance to defend their title but also served as a stark warning of the team's overall state. The match took place on the grand stage of the Spanish Super Cup, though the specific location was not emphasized; it was clearly a significant clash between two giants of Spanish football. The outcome left many puzzled and helpless. Barcelona's performance was outstanding, with Rafinha contributing two goals and an assist, while Lewandowski also excelled with a goal and an assist. Other Barcelona players, such as Yamar and Balde, each scored a goal, demonstrating a cohesive effort. On Real Madrid's side, Mbappe shone with several threatening passes, including an impressive backheel pass that unfortunately went uncapitalized by Bellingham. Besides Mbappe's breakthroughs, Rodrygo scored a goal for Real Madrid, but overall, the team's attack was weak and their defense riddled with gaps. What particularly distressed Real Madrid fans was the red card given to goalkeeper Szczesny in the 56th minute for a foul. While this incident significantly impacted the game, even without the red card, it seemed unlikely that Real Madrid could have turned the tide. In fact, Real Madrid had already lost six matches this season, a significant decline from last season when they only suffered two defeats, both against Atletico Madrid. The sense of loss for Real Madrid is growing stronger. Bellingham's performance has been a hot topic among fans. Often compared to former Real Madrid legend…